Like the refurbs from Apple (other places too) who knows exactly what’s inside that shiny plastic exterior 
I also got a Mini 2 sent back from Dji under the care and refresh scheme, my one was not attacked by a bird, but it was beginner mistake on my side trusting the “quick shots” feature too close to some trees.
Everyone here told me I would get a refurb, and everyone said if the serial number contains S or R in the serial number is definitely a refurb. Well the serial number I got has neither the S nor the R here it is, I have marked the numbers with an (X) so it won’t be cloned but all the letters are as original Serial Number: (X)Q(XX)K(X)G(XXX)W(X)NF
I would be very surprised if any of the mini range is ever refurbed
The cost to manufacture these is probably less than $100 and the time and effort to strip (small parts), repair and test them wouldn’t be cost-effective
It will be factored into the price and the care-refresh
The bigger more expensive would be different
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Yer have got a point, an I’m normally as cynical as you, and I’m by no means a Dji fan boy, but for 62 quid, plus obviously my premium, its shithot.
The drones had a good testing, I’m happy and as long it performs better than one I sent off, with vibration from the gimble motor, I’m happy, an me being happy is a blue moon thing:rofl:
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Who cares whether it’s refurb or brand spanker, you do a drone over, you need a replacement, you get one, it’s better than the one sent off. Happy days. 
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